August 30, 2018

Canadian cobalt company says thieves stole 76 tonne hoard

Cobalt 27 stockpile worth $5 million stolen from Rotterdam warehouse.

August 30, 2018

Why battery miners are swarming Europe’s biggest rock collection

Being home to Europe’s biggest rock collection has finally come in handy for Sweden

August 29, 2018

Old coal mines in Glasgow to host geothermal research lab

Can old coal mines generate harnessable low-carbon heat for domestic use?

August 29, 2018

Seven new powerhouses to drive mineral demand: EMR exec

"It is not just China."

August 28, 2018

Chinese, Russian-owned companies place binding bids for Serbian copper mine

In July, Belgrade invited bids for a partner to invest at least $350 million in debt-laden RTB Bor but did not say how big a stake it would offer in…

August 28, 2018

Russia may buy aluminium for state stocks to support Rusal -minister

Russia has a plan to support world No.2 aluminium producer Rusal against U.S. sanctions put in place in April.

August 28, 2018

China exporting alumina again as soaring prices upend market

Contracts to export over 140,000 tonnes of alumina from China were signed in July amid a favourable price arbitrage.

August 28, 2018

Chaarat Gold to buy polymetallic project as part of acquisition spree

Junior continues to pursue $800-million acquisition of Centerra Gold's Kumtor mine in Kyrgyzstan.

August 27, 2018

KGHM to go ahead with $2bn expansion of Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile

Expansion and upgrades would extend the mine’s life by 21 years.

August 27, 2018

Scottish firm to launch UK’s first asteroid mining mission

The company, which unveiled its development plans for the Asteroid Prospecting Satellite One (APS-1) last month, is hoping to raise £2.3million.